The Calling That Scares me!!

I got called to be a Relief Society teacher and gave my first lesson yesterday. This has always been one of the most scary callings to me! I do not feel qualified to do this nor do I feel like I have the knowledge to teach women that are a lot more knowledgeable than me! I have never been one that likes to be center of attention. I would much rather teach little people, but I was called to this and I will try and do my best even though it terrifies me! I know the Lord will help me get through this and I know that I will learn so much and that is something I look forward to!
When I first got asked to do this I was talking with a friend from church and she told me to think of lessons that I have enjoyed over the years and try to incorporate that in my lessons. Well the first one that came to mind was a lesson about Joseph Smith we had in my ward in Orderville. The lesson began with Jeff singing the hymn Praise to the Man a capella. It was so beautiful and the room was filled with the spirit and I never forgot how I felt that day and my appreciation for the Prophet Joseph Smith grew so much that day. I knew that If I had a lesson on on Joseph Smith that I should do that same thing. So I was shocked when I opened the lesson Manuel and the lesson was on: The Prophet Joseph Smith, Gods Instrument in Restoring the Truth. I knew that this was inspiration and I knew exactly what I wanted to with this lesson! The Lord really does work in mysterious ways! He was helping me right from the beginning!
My lesson went OK. I still need lots of practice. The song really did bring the spirit in and helped me focus on what I needed to. This calling still scares me, but I am looking forward to learning and growing!

Elder Seely

Ammon is in the MTC now and we are all going to miss him!! The kids all love Uncle Ammon and he is going to be missed! We are so excited and know that he will make a great missionary! Thank you for being such a good example! We love you!!

Chance is 13

Emma was on face time with Mariah, so she was singing happy birthday to Chance with us. Love face time!! Amy has a teenager now, which is scary thought! They are growing up way to fast!!!Mr. Tobin would not smile for me...

Snow

We got more snow last week. This is the most we have gotten since we moved here. It never lasts long, but it is pretty while it lasts...

Helping

Mayzie loves to help make cakes and then lick the spoons and bowls after wards. Isabelle was helping too, but I didn't get a picture :(

Blue and Gold

We had the scouts blue and gold banquette on Tuesday. It went really well. The boys all made cakes for the cake auction and they turned out so cute! I made the camp fire one and Daniel wants one for his birthday :) Our boys made the cute camp fire center pieces and Monique made the cute little scout camp scene. It was a fun night and I think the boys enjoyed it!

Growing Up

Last night Gracie was invited to go to New Beginnings with the Young Women. She is the only one coming in this year and so they did a spot light on her, so the girls would know a few things about her. They called and asked me to tell them a little bit about her and so these were a few of the things I said: She loves to draw and is quite good at it, She loves all colors, she is a big help to her family, her friends find her pretty funny and she is a friend to everyone. It's hard to believe that she is almost in Young Womens! It feels like I just left and now I have a daughter in there! Time goes by so fast! I wish I could freeze it sometimes, but I am enjoying watching her grow into a beautiful young lady.....even though it scares the tar out of me! It won't be long and she will be driving and going on dates.....YIKES! A boy in her class asked her if she would be his Valentine....WHAT? Vern needs to get a bigger gun I think :) Gracie is a wonderful blessing in our lives and I am a better person because of her! We love you sis!